Analysis of 54 mental disability reappraisal cases due to brain damage.
- Author:
Yun-Jie WANG
1
;
Da-Ming SUN
;
Zhan-Pei ZHENG
;
Xiao-Tong ZHANG
;
Shao-Xuan HU
Author Information
1. Shanghai Forensic Science Identification Center, Shanghai 200031, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Accidents, Traffic;
Activities of Daily Living;
Adolescent;
Adult;
Aged;
Brain Concussion/diagnosis*;
Brain Injuries/complications*;
Child;
Disability Evaluation;
Female;
Forensic Psychiatry;
Humans;
Intellectual Disability/psychology*;
Male;
Mental Disorders/psychology*;
Middle Aged;
Retrospective Studies;
Severity of Illness Index;
Time Factors;
Young Adult
- From:
Journal of Forensic Medicine
2011;27(5):361-364
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the different kinds of controversial cases of mental disability after brain damage, to analysis the problems in the first appraisal, and to explore solutions of the problems.
METHODS:The reappraisals of mental disorders after traumatic brain damage were collected from 2007-2011 in Shanghai forensic center, and the first appraisal and reappraisal cases were analyzed and compared.
RESULTS:The changes of conclusion in reappraisal cases showed the following major reasons: inappropriate appraisal time, not comprehensive and object investigation of mental state of patients in first appraisal, misunderstanding the standards, etc.
CONCLUSION:The quality improvement of appraisal should adopt the following measures: regulating the practice, improvement of the professional skills of experts, choosing appropriate appraisal time, improvement of appraisal standards, etc.
